Foster Creek Fiber Mill
Doland, SD
Custom fiber mill in Eastern South Dakota processing wool and exotics
About Foster Creek Fiber Mill
Foster Creek Fiber Mill is a full-service custom fiber processing facility located near Doland in Eastern South Dakota. The mill, owned by Pam Evenson and family, uses Stonehedge equipment to transform raw fibers into roving, batts, pin-drafted roving, yarn, and felted products. They serve small local farmers and ranchers who want to add value to their fiber. All incoming fiber is washed before processing, and prices are based on incoming weight rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
They charge a 3 pound minimum due to set up times for each machine, though there is no minimum batch size. A 50% deposit is required to begin processing. The more customers skirt their fleeces before sending, the less they pay since prices are based on incoming weight.
How long does processing take?
Standard turnaround is approximately 6+ months once the fiber is received at the mill. They note this is a busy time taking orders, and customers should contact the mill before shipping fiber to ensure proper handling and scheduling.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process sheep wool and accept exotic fibers including Suri alpaca, mohair, and angora with a $10 per pound surcharge. Alpaca felt requires a minimum of 30% wool to be added. They can blend fibers like merino, Targhee, and bamboo when needed.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer carding services including washing, picking, and carding to produce roving, cloud, and batts. Spinning services include pin-drafting, spinning, and plying into fingering, sport, DK, worsted, and bulky weight yarns. Felting services are also available with various thickness options.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in custom processing for small farmers and ranchers. Each project requires an order form that must be initialed before work begins. Final payment is due before shipping or pick-up, and orders not paid within 60 days become property of the mill.
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